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FA spoke to the CEO of Dubai-based private equity player Fajr Capital, on China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the importance of the Rmb, fast-growing sectors, and how Chinese firms can expand in the Middle East.

APSEZ has sealed the deal for $185m in cash, which will help it expand offshore support vessel operations in the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, Far East Asia and Africa.

Will the Middle East provide an opportunity for China to push forward the internationalisation goal for its currency? Experts say it’s happening, but all too slowly.

Chan was most recently head of the bank's financial institutions group for Singapore and reports to Mark Harding.

The partnership between the global bank, which opened an office in Abu Dhabi's financial centre last year, and the UAE sovereign fund, will have a particular focus on India.

Middle Eastern investors are looking at Hong Kong to diversify their portfolios into Chinese assets. FinanceAsia looks at where money is being invested, and how the SAR’s complex crypto regulations could be holding the city back.

Ranjit Roy expands his current Dubai-based role, to become regional head.

Bankers everywhere feel they are operating in a tough environment, but those working in Syria have perhaps the most difficult working environment on the planet. Even so, they are still making money.

Hans-Peter Borgh is appointed chief commercial officer for Asia and Middle East at ABN Amro Private Banking.